California Vehicle Code – Legal Analysis of Crimes by Section Number

California drivers with a suspended license have to wait for the suspension period to end. Then they have to apply for reinstatement with the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). This includes paying license reinstatement fees and proving proof of adequate car insurance. Some drivers may also have to provide evidence of completing certain courses, like traffic ...

Infractions vs Misdemeanors: What's the Difference?Watch this video on YouTube Infractions and misdemeanors are both offenses in the California criminal justice system. The main difference between the two is in their severity and in how they get punished. Infractions are less serious offenses than misdemeanors. They are punishable by a maximum fine of $250 (though certain ...

In California, the term “financial responsibility law” refers to the requirement that motorists carry proof of their ability to cover damages they may inflict in the event of a traffic accident. This usually means proof of auto insurance. The law is largely found in Vehicle Code Sections 1600-16078 VC and is sometimes referred to as “California’s Compulsory ...

At the moment, California courts haven’t yet made up their minds about the answer to this question. Proposition 47, passed by California voters in 2014, provided that theft of property worth less than nine hundred fifty dollars ($950) would be a California misdemeanor for most defendants. (Prior to Prop 47’s passage, all theft of motor ...